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QuizMultiple Choice

Decolonization and Independence — Test

Question 13 • World History

One of Jawaharlal Nehru’s first duties as India’s Prime Minister was to

Answer
A
relocate the post-partition refugees.
B
end fighting between Muslims and Hindus.
C
improve living standards for Indians.
D
establish a state religion in India.

Explanation

When British India was partitioned in 1947, millions of people crossed the new borders between India and Pakistan, creating a major refugee crisis. As Prime Minister, Nehru’s early responsibilities included helping resettle those displaced people, so the correct choice is “relocate the post-partition refugees.”

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